The Terrick Terrick form of correa glabra is a fast growing and very hardy shrub that is drought and frost tolerant and once established, flowers for most of the year. It is also resistant to Wallaby, Possum and Kangaroo browsing and, very popular with honeyeaters and native bees.
It can grow in a variety of soil types but prefers well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance plant that can thrive in pots on sun baked apartment balconies and in the harshest areas of a suburban garden. It can also be used as a hedge, screen, or specimen plant.
- Height: 1-1.5 meters
- Spread: 0.5-1.2 meters
- Flowering period: When it’s sunny
- Soil: Well-drained
- Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Water requirements: Low
- Hardiness: Drought tolerant, frost tolerant
If you are looking for a hardy, low-maintenance shrub that will add colour and wildlife sustenance to your garden, this plant is a good choice.
Tips for growing The Terrick Terrick form of Small-Leaf Correa:
- Plant in full sun or partial shade.
- Plant in a well-drained naturally dry area.
- Water-in thoroughly using a seaweed solution to promote root growth
- Water regularly until established but let the ground surface dry before rewatering.
- Fertilise once a year in spring with a seaweed or native fertiliser.
These plants were cultivated from seeds and/or propagation material collected from naturally occurring plants at our Sylvaterre, Victoria property.
